My Speed Boat

Vert1go · 16th September 2009, 06:06

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Originally Posted by Mpower

Nice boat but what it have to do with motorsports. Do you race it?

I do not personally race, but it is a race boat so I suppose it sort-of belonged here.. maybe?

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Originally Posted by BaCkSeAtDrIVeR

How do you measure the speed? GPS?

What is the fuel?

At higher speeds, with more than 4/5th of the hull above water, stability is affected with even minor waves/ripples in water, right? How do you manage avoiding waves?

The wake generated would travel to the shore of the lake / water body, right? Anybody complains about the waves?

It runs on aviation fuel, although I could put lower compression heads on it to run high octage pump gas.

At really high speeds, most of the boat is out of the water, so you have to control it with trim and steering. Small ripples in the water will make it go faster, since they act as air pockets and reduce friction. Anything larger than that, and you can't run it fast. It's best to run in lakes and rivers, and to of course always be careful.

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Originally Posted by sammyboy

Wow bro now if only you had a plane, it would complete the garage

Love the variety in the garage of yours. Something for every mood and occasion.
What truck is that? Could you please post some pics ?

Thank you

The truck is a Chevy Blazer ZR-2.

prince_pervez · 16th September 2009, 07:21

Hi Nice Mustang, could we have more of that SBK as well ??

maddy42 · 16th September 2009, 08:00

I love that boat.

When you hit small waves it feels inside the boat too i guess. How do you deal with it?

Vert1go · 16th September 2009, 09:51

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Originally Posted by prince_pervez

Hi Nice Mustang, could we have more of that SBK as well ??

That's my old GSX-R 750, which I sold. I have a brand new Ninja ZX-6R now (both pics below). I'll be taking the new Ninja to the track very soon.

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Originally Posted by maddy42

I love that boat.

When you hit small waves it feels inside the boat too i guess. How do you deal with it?

Just let off the throttle and be careful - just like fast cars or bikes going into turns or hitting bumps, you have to just drive accordingly, as long as the conditions permit. You don't have to drive fast all the time.

prince_pervez · 16th September 2009, 10:00

I love the color on the GSX. Both of them are lookers. Saw the Ninja on some other thread of your's. Congrats.

maddy42 · 17th September 2009, 05:44

Great man. I understand what you meant.

I intend on getting a water scooter sometime though. ANy comments?

14000rpm · 17th September 2009, 07:18

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Originally Posted by Vert1go

Small ripples in the water will make it go faster, since they act as air pockets and reduce friction.

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this is cool. I've been on a speedboat while i was vacationing in mauritius and i noticed what you said. it did tend to fly a bit faster on the ripples. thoroughly enjoyed the ride.
must be fun. why don't you put up a video . would love to see one.

Vert1go · 17th September 2009, 08:19

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Originally Posted by maddy42

Great man. I understand what you meant.
I intend on getting a water scooter sometime though. ANy comments?

Awesome, is there any model you're looking at in particular?

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Originally Posted by 14000rpm

this is cool. I've been on a speedboat while i was vacationing in mauritius and i noticed what you said. it did tend to fly a bit faster on the ripples. thoroughly enjoyed the ride.
must be fun. why don't you put up a video . would love to see one.

I have this video, which I made using another boat. I think you'll really like this one!

YouTube - 105 MPH Extreme Performance Tunnel Boat Video

14000rpm · 17th September 2009, 09:11

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Originally Posted by Vert1go

I have this video, which I made using another boat. I think you'll really like this one!

YouTube - 105 MPH Extreme Performance Tunnel Boat Video

this is awesome!! watched it twice over.

Joy · 17th September 2009, 09:46

Wow! Great video. Does it have gears like cars?

Vert1go · 17th September 2009, 12:30

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Originally Posted by Joy

Wow! Great video. Does it have gears like cars?

Thank you. No gears - just a single forward gear, and during top speed the engine rpm would be about 9000-10,000 RPM.

shantyrocks · 17th September 2009, 13:17

awesome pics maan!
you seem to be a speed freak...looking at all those toya you got there..
remind me of good ol bond movies

neoonwheels · 17th September 2009, 13:41

Wow, first time saw a garage as unique as this !! supoer bike, super boat, Mustang and a truck !! You ought to buy a private jet now

yzfrj · 17th September 2009, 15:08

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Originally Posted by Vert1go

just a single forward gear, and during top speed the engine rpm would be about 9000-10,000 RPM.

Do you need to get a license to drive/pilot a boat ?
Also are there cops around to catch speeding boats ?

Great video man, that thing is moving really fast.

Ardy · 17th September 2009, 15:11

Those are some exotic land and water ride . Fantastic .

16th September 2009, 07:21	#17
prince_pervez Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Redwood shores, CA, USA Posts: 4,210 Thanked: 51 Times View My Garage	Hi Nice Mustang, could we have more of that SBK as well ??
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maddy42 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Coorg Posts: 2,131 Thanked: 1,328 Times View My Garage	I love that boat. When you hit small waves it feels inside the boat too i guess. How do you deal with it?
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prince_pervez Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Redwood shores, CA, USA Posts: 4,210 Thanked: 51 Times View My Garage	I love the color on the GSX. Both of them are lookers. Saw the Ninja on some other thread of your's. Congrats.
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maddy42 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Coorg Posts: 2,131 Thanked: 1,328 Times View My Garage	Great man. I understand what you meant. I intend on getting a water scooter sometime though. ANy comments?
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Joy BHPian Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Kolkata Posts: 305 Thanked: 25 Times	Wow! Great video. Does it have gears like cars?
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shantyrocks BHPian Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: thane Posts: 741 Thanked: 5 Times	awesome pics maan! you seem to be a speed freak...looking at all those toya you got there.. remind me of good ol bond movies
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neoonwheels Senior - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Pune Posts: 2,064 Thanked: 1,875 Times View My Garage	Wow, first time saw a garage as unique as this !! supoer bike, super boat, Mustang and a truck !! You ought to buy a private jet now
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Ardy BHPian Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 614 Thanked: 87 Times View My Garage	Those are some exotic land and water ride . Fantastic .
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